8103.99.00.00Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
Also written 8103990000 and 8103.99.0000
HTS Code 8103.99.00.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalOther base metals; cermets; articles thereofTantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from China pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
From China, the total duty on 8103.99.00.00 last changed on Feb 24, 2026, from 14.4% to 4.4%. It has changed 1 time since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8103.99.00.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026
- Total duty
- 4.4%
- $440.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 4.87%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $10,487.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty4.4%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8103.99.00.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 4.4%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 45%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China4.4%
- Mexico4.4%
- Canada4.4%
- Vietnam4.4%
- Germany4.4%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 8103.99.00.00 or its heading.
- Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
- Nov 25, 2025 · CBP guidanceUS exempts certain agricultural products from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8103.99.00.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $48M of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00), up 35% on 2024, mostly from China (86%), Austria (4%) and Kazakhstan (3%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $41M | 86% | 45% | 4.4% |
| Austria | $2M | 4% | 22% | 4.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $1M | 3% | 19% | 4.4% |
| Canada | $1M | 2% | 41% | 4.4%0% with USMCA |
| Germany | $614K | 1% | 48% | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $606K | 1% | 1682% | 4.4%0% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | $346K | 1% | 140% | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $337K | 1% | 953% | 4.4%0% with USMCA |
| Japan | $216K | 0% | 89% | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $164K | 0% | 56% | 4.4%0% with US-Singapore FTA |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 8103.99.00.00 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from China pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 4.4%, from China, Mexico and 18 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Mexico | 4.4% | None | 4.4%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 4.4% | None | 4.4%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Germany | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Japan | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| South Korea | 4.4% | None | 4.4%0% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| India | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Italy | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Thailand | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| France | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Brazil | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Bangladesh | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
| Cambodia | 4.4% | None | 4.4% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from China pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Mexico pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Canada pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Vietnam pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Germany pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Japan pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from South Korea pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Taiwan pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from India pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Ireland pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Italy pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Switzerland pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Thailand pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Malaysia pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from United Kingdom pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from France pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Indonesia pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Brazil pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Bangladesh pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Cambodia pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 8103.99.00.00 cover?
HTS code 8103.99.00.00 covers tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (Other), classified under Chapter 81 (Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4.4%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8103.99.00.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8103.99.00.00 is 4.4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from China?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from China pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Vietnam pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Mexico?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8103.99.00.00) from Mexico pay the 4.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 8103.99.00.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $48M of tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap under HTS 8103.99.00.00, mostly from China (86%), Austria (4%) and Kazakhstan (3%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8103.99.00.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8103.99.00.00 is 4.4%, from China, Mexico and 18 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.
Primary Sources
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